With events like scavenger hunts and StoryWalks, this year’s weeklong Ice and Smelt Festival is designed for families to enjoy safe, outdoor events during a pandemic.
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Bowdoinham students pen newspaper about COVID-19 changes in their school
Bowdoinham fifth-graders created the “Bowdoinham Pandemic Press” full of stories about the ways their school has changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Late ice cramps anglers’ appetite, research of crucial fish
The smelts are important because they are a key piece of the food chain in coastal areas, lakes and rivers.
Bowdoinham’s proposed solar project up in the air
Town Manager Nicole Briand said she doesn’t know if a proposed solar array at the public works garage will be impacted by CMP upgrades
Bowdoinham sets date for June town meeting
Bowdoinham selectmen set a special town meeting for June 9 to vote on the 2021-22 spending plan and warrant. “I’m pleased to move ahead on this because there’s going to be a lot of moving pieces to make this actually happen in a successful manner,” Select board Chair David Engler said. Tuesday, Engler said the […]
Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season
Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it’s not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
Smelt camp businesses face short season this winter
“It’s definitely put a halt on my income,” said Jim McPherson, who has run a smelt camp on the Cathance River for 50 years.
Clearing the air on Bowdoinham Recycling Barn spat
As the owner of the Bowdoinham Recycling Barn, who for over 30 years has leased the building to the town, I write to correct information in relation to the Dec. 23 article, “Bowdoinham selectmen give recycling barn owner options.” Under our agreement, the town has benefited for three decades from a low lease payment, presently […]
Bowdoinham selectmen give Recycling Barn owner options to reopen
If improvements are made, solid waste and recycling operations could continue there by March 1, 2021.
Bowdoinham farm calendars help food pantry during pandemic
Bowdoinham’s Kate Cutko made the calendars to showcase the town’s farmers that are being sold around town to benefit the town’s food pantry.